Larnach Castle and Gardens is open daily, including public holidays, from 9am to 5pm. 
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You can book Larnach Castle & Garden tours, accommodation and packages online.
 

Larnach Castle Guided Tour

Emabark on a captivating 60-minute Guided Tour of Larnach Castle and discover the remarkable history and stories of the people who have lived here. 

Daily Tours at 9.30am and 11.30am.

Winter Ball at Larnach Castle 2025

Experience the magic and elegance of the Victorian era at New Zealand’s Castle. 

Saturday 19 July, 7.30pm to midnight.

Larnach Castle and Garden Entry

Entry to the Castle including the tower, ballroom cafe, gift shop, Castle gardens, grounds, historic stables and outbuildings. Informative brochure provided, in several languages, for self-guided tour of Castle, gardens and grounds.

Note: pre-booking for Castle or Garden entry is not required as you can purchase tickets at the gate upon arrival.

High Tea plus Castle and Garden Entry

High Tea is available daily for afternoon sittings. High tea includes a selection of home made sandwiches, slices, scones and cream cake and a pot of tea.

Includes entry to the Castle including the tower, ballroom cafe, gift shop, Castle gardens, grounds, historic stables and outbuildings. Informative brochure provided, in several languages, for self-guided tour of Castle, gardens and grounds. 

Please note, we require 24 hours notice for High Tea bookings. 

High Tea plus Garden Entry

High Tea is available daily for afternoon sittings.

High tea includes a selection of home made sandwiches, slices, scones and cream cake and a pot of tea. Includes entry to the Castle's gardens and grounds, ballroom cafe, historic stables and outbuildings. Informative garden and native plant trail brochures and maps are provided to assist with exploring the gardens and grounds.  

Please note we need 24 hours notice for High Tea bookings.

Dinner at Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle is offering the opportunity for local residents to dine with them.

The menu will be a four course 'Trust the Chef' meal served in one of the Castle's dining rooms. Complimentary pre-dinner drinks served at 7.00 pm - Dinner is served at 7:30 pm. Between April to end of September the first pre-dinner drinks are served at 6.30pm - Dinner is served at 7.00pm. 

If you are staying at Camp Estate, Larnach Lodge or Stables stay, please call or email our friendly Reservations Team directly to book for dinner.

Book Camp Estate Accommodation

Camp Estate is our Qualmark Gold, 5-Star luxury accommodation. The private Country House is positioned on Castle land, 500 metres from the Larnach Castle front gate, offering total privacy and a luxurious stay in an exclusive suite.

Book Larnach Lodge Accommodation

Larnach Lodge is our Qualmark Gold 4-Star accommodation. Situated on Castle grounds by the South Seas Garden, enjoy spectacular views across the Otago Harbour and Peninsula, and a full Castle experience. 

Book Stable Stay Accommodation

Budget accommodation is available in our historic Stables, a Heritage 1 listed historic building. Situated on Larnach Castle Grounds, beside Larnach Lodge, this accommodation has shared bathroom facilities.

Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity
New Zealand Gardens Trust
Landmarks New Zealand
Tiaki - Care for New Zealand

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